Heathrow guide · 3 November 2026
Heathrow drop-off payment: how to pay the charge
To pay Heathrow’s terminal drop-off charge, go to Heathrow’s official website and follow the terminal drop-off payment link. Have your vehicle registration and visit details ready, and check the current charge and payment deadline before paying.
How to pay the Heathrow drop-off charge
Start at Heathrow’s official terminal drop-off page: https://www.heathrow.com/transport-and-directions/terminal-drop-off-charge. Follow its payment link rather than choosing an unfamiliar website from a search advert.
Enter your vehicle registration carefully and follow the prompts to pay for your visit. Check that the registration, country of registration and visit details are correct before confirming payment.
Heathrow also provides an automated telephone payment option. Use the contact details published on its official website so you know you are using the correct service.
Check the deadline rather than waiting for a bill
The terminal drop-off areas use number-plate recognition. Do not assume that driving out without stopping at a barrier means there is nothing to pay.
Pay promptly and check Heathrow’s official website for the current payment deadline and charge. Missing the deadline can result in a Parking Charge Notice.
If you have already missed the deadline, consult Heathrow’s official guidance. Do not assume that making an ordinary drop-off payment late will settle a notice that has already been issued.
Check that your payment went through
Keep your payment confirmation or receipt until you are satisfied the visit has been paid for. If someone else pays on your behalf, ask them to check the registration and share the confirmation with you.
If the payment page fails or you are unsure whether payment succeeded, check for a confirmation before trying again. Use Heathrow’s official payment support route if the result remains unclear.
If you entered the wrong registration or visit details, contact the payment service through Heathrow’s official website promptly. Do not assume the payment will automatically be matched to your car.
Drop-off payments are different from parking fees
The terminal drop-off charge applies to visits to the designated terminal drop-off zones. A short-stay car park has separate parking charges; paying for one does not pay for the other.
Terminal drop-off areas are not for collecting arriving passengers. Follow Heathrow’s official pick-up guidance and check the current parking arrangements and charges before travelling.
If you enter a terminal drop-off zone again, a further charge can apply. Check the official rules for repeat visits, discounts and exemptions rather than assuming an earlier payment covers you.
If you are booking meet and greet parking
Meet and greet parking is a different service from simply dropping a passenger at the terminal. Before booking, check where the vehicle handover takes place and whether airport access or car park charges are included.
Mangro Meet & Greet is one independent Heathrow parking option whose price includes all airport charges, with no separate Heathrow drop-off charge or short-stay car park fee for the customer at handover. Follow the exact handover location in your booking email rather than heading to a terminal drop-off lane.
Frequently asked questions
Can I pay the Heathrow drop-off charge after leaving?
Yes, payment can be made after your visit, but a deadline applies. Check Heathrow’s official terminal drop-off page for the current deadline and pay promptly rather than waiting for a reminder.
Can someone else pay for my drop-off visit?
Yes. They should use Heathrow’s official payment service and enter the registration of the vehicle used for the visit, not their own. Ask them to keep the confirmation.
Is there a free way to drop someone off at Heathrow?
Heathrow offers a designated free drop-off alternative away from the terminal forecourts, with an onward bus transfer. Check its official website for the current location, conditions and transfer arrangements, and allow extra time.
Does paying the drop-off charge let me collect someone?
No. Terminal drop-off zones are not pick-up areas. Check Heathrow’s official passenger collection guidance and use the appropriate parking or collection location.
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